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Bette Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 2000 - 2001
Episode 1
Pilot
Wed, Oct 11, 200030 mins
After Danny DeVito offers her a guest starring role as his mother in a new TV series, Bette goes overboard trying to rejuvenate herself.
Episode 2
And the Winner Is
Wed, Oct 18, 200030 mins
When Bette forgets to thank Roy in an award acceptance speech, she goes out of her way to win another award.
Episode 3
Halloween
Wed, Oct 25, 200030 mins
Bette grows jealous of Dolly Parton when the two tape a special together on Halloween. Bette also tries to talk Rose into going trick-or-treating one last time. Bette dresses as Dolly to take Rose out and the two get in trouble with the police who come to the TV studio and arrest the real Dolly Parton!
Episode 4
Silent But Deadly
Wed, Nov 1, 200030 mins
Roy warns Bette that she's pushing herself too hard, but she persists, loses her voice and has to mime her way through her activities.
Episode 5
Two Days at a Time
Wed, Nov 8, 200030 mins
When Bette is invited on Oprah to partake in the book club, she finds herself multi-tasking... but never finds time to actually read the book.
Episode 6
Color of Roses
Wed, Nov 15, 200030 mins
Bette agrees to let Oscar produce the song he's written for her, but Bette can't seem to stay focused in the recording studio. Meanwhile Roy unknowingly eats some "special" brownies and Connie bonds with n'Sync, who are recording an album down the hall.
Episode 7
In My Life
Wed, Nov 22, 200030 mins
Through a series of flashbacks, it's revealed how Bette met all of the closest people in her life.
Episode 8
I Love This Game
Wed, Nov 29, 200030 mins
Bette's attempts to score Lakers tickets at the last minute for her husband's birthday hardly go off without a hitch.
Episode 9
Or Not to Be
Wed, Dec 13, 200030 mins
When Tim Curry comes to town, Bette weasels her way into his stage production of "Hamlet"... much to Mr. Curry's chagrin. Meanwhile, Oscar concocts an imaginary rivalry with Curry.
Episode 10
Diva, Interrupted
Wed, Dec 20, 200030 mins
When Bette tries to scare up some publicity by faking a mental meltdown, she's a bit too convincing. Meanwhile, Connie and Oscar come to the realization that they're each dating the same man.
Episode 11
True Story
Wed, Jan 3, 200130 mins
Bette's passion for tall-tales gets her into trouble when she goes on The View and concocts a story about saving a child's life.
Episode 12
Of Men and Meatballs
Wed, Jan 10, 200130 mins
Bette takes Connie out to find her a man, but the only men they find are weirdos. Meanwhile Oscar spends some time with Rose.
Episode 13
Big Business
Wed, Jan 24, 200130 mins
Bette designs a line of clothes and goes on a home shopping channel to hawk them.
Episode 14
The Invisible Mom
Wed, Feb 7, 200130 mins
While volunteering at Rose's school, Bette finally learns why Olivia Newton-John has been holding a grudge against her. Meanwhile Connie spends the day doling out advice in the girls bathroom.
Episode 15
Polterguest
Wed, Feb 28, 200130 mins
Imposing new neighbor Jon Lovitz invites himself to stay with Bette while his house is being remodeled.
Episode 16
A Brand New Roy
Wed, Mar 7, 200130 mins
There's something different about Roy, and it's not just that he wants to whisk Bette away for a romantic evening. But the plans quickly change when they find themselves stranded at the airport.
Episode 17
The Grammy Pre-Show
30 mins
As Bette gets ready to attend the Grammy's, she realizes that she is missing some really expensive jewelry.
Episode 18
A Method to Her Madness
30 mins
To research a role in a new film, Bette becomes the character and takes a job waiting tables in a diner.